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EPFO aims to credit Rs.1.44 lakh crore PF interest for FY26 by July 15

New Delhi, July 9 -- The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) aims to credit more than Rs.1.44 lakh crore in interest into nearly 340 million provident fund accounts by July 15, in what could... Read More


Husband slits wife's throat at in-laws' house, says Police

MEERUT, July 9 -- A 35-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her husband after he allegedly entered her parental home and attacked her with a knife in Saharanpur district on Wednesday. The accused ... Read More


Two men killed after speeding unidentified vehicle hits motorcycle

Meerut, July 9 -- Two motorcycle-borne youths were killed after being hit by a speeding unidentified vehicle on the Tanakpur Highway in the Neuria police station area of Pilibhit district. The driver ... Read More


Etah bizman held for possessing child sexual abuse material,POCSO offences

AGRA, July 9 -- A 42-year-old businessman from Etah district has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor girl and posses- sing child sexual abuse material (CSAM), police said on Tuesda... Read More


15-hr incessant rains in Agra leads to shop cave-in, woman feared trapped

Agra, July 9 -- Many districts in western UP experienced rainfall since morning on Wednesday. Continuous rains for more than 15 hours led to the cave-in of a shop in Subhash Bazar market of Agra on We... Read More


Bail to murder accused draws protest, police baton-charge demonstrators

MEERUT, July 9 -- The grant of bail to the main accused in the alleged murder of a 20-year-old girl sparked protests in Meerut on Wednesday. Police resorted to a baton charge to disperse demonstrators... Read More


Unpredictability is the new norm

India, July 9 -- Grief has a logic of its own. During the Trojan War, Troy's King Priam, lamenting his heroic son Hector's death at the hands of Greek hero Achilles, meets the latter - who is also in ... Read More


How long before India's permanent UNSC seat?

India, July 9 -- The defeat of Germany in the June 2026 United Nations Security Council (UNSC) elections for the 2027-2028 term has sent shockwaves. They lost their race to Portugal and Austria for on... Read More


State announces Rs.13,000-crore flood-control plan for Mumbai

MUMBAI, July 9 -- Stung by criticism after Mumbai was brought to its knees by flooding during the season's first spell of heavy rain, the Maharashtra government has unveiled a Rs.13,000-crore flood-co... Read More


US may seek extradition of kingpin Bishnoi, two others

India, July 9 -- The role of confidential informants and undercover operatives was critical to the investigations starting 2023 that led to the arrests of 24 individuals linked to the Bishnoi, Bhagwan... Read More